Private charter between Modesto and San Francisco starts at US$10,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Modesto (MOD) to San Francisco (SFO), and from San Francisco (SFO) back to Modesto (MOD).
Modesto and San Francisco lie approximately 125 km apart (78 mi / 68 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Modesto to San Francisco (and San Francisco to Modesto) ranges from US$10,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 39 min | 35 min – 43 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 34 min | 31 min – 37 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 39 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 38 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 34 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 34 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 34 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Modesto and San Francisco? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Modesto, United States: Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field, Castle Airport, Stockton Metropolitan Airport and Merced Regional Macready Field.
San Francisco, United States: San Francisco International Airport, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, Moffett Federal Airfield, Half Moon Bay Airport, Hayward Executive Airport and Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Modesto: Stockton (SCK), Tracy (KTCY), Byron (KC83); San Francisco: Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC), Hayward (HWD), San Francisco (SFO).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 19:00 UTC.
San Francisco→Modesto runs about 3 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto → San Francisco | 21 | 18 min | 13 min | Cirrus Vision (4), Pilatus PC-12 (2), Cessna Citation CJ3 (2) |
| San Francisco → Modesto | 18 | 21 min | — | Cirrus Vision (3), Bombardier Challenger 350 (2) |
39 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field | San Francisco International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMOD / MOD | KSFO / SFO |
| Longest hard runway | 5,904 ft | 11,870 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 97 ft | 13 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,404 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,643 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,904 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,543 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,704 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,023 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,004 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,253 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,904 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,743 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,404 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,823 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,704 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,323 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,404 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,543 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,626 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,493 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,704 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,743 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 328 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,443 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 974 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,769 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,004 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,243 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,212 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,063 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 464 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,243 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 604 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,643 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,114 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,243 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 96 ft short |
14,260 km 14,103 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 104 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,955 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 96 ft short |
12,960 km 12,803 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,104 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,788 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Castle Airport (11,802 ft, 44 km) · Stockton Metropolitan Airport (10,245 ft, 39 km) · Merced Regional Macready Field (5,914 ft, 54 km) · Tracy Municipal Airport (4,001 ft, 44 km) · Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (10,520 ft, 18 km) · Moffett Federal Airfield (9,197 ft, 37 km) · Half Moon Bay Airport (5,000 ft, 16 km) · Hayward Executive Airport (5,694 ft, 23 km)
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Modesto–San Francisco quote requests within 60 minutes.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Modesto–San Francisco sector leaves when you do.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Modesto–San Francisco is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 39 min gate to gate over 125 km (78 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Modesto–San Francisco departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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